title: [The efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is known as method of depression therapy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The paper presents the results of clinical 2nd phase investigation or safety and efficacy of TMS as compared to electroconvulsive therapy and standalone pharmacotherapy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It was shown that in all three groups of patients a significant improvement of clinical state (decrease of depressive symptoms) was achieved. The strongest effect was observed in the group of patients treated with electroconvulsive therapy (as well as drugs). However, trans-cranial magnetic stimulation combined with pharmacotherapy did not prove to be more effective than standalons pharmacological treatment. The authors discuss possible explanations of inefficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  None antidepressive efficacy of TMS was observed. Forthcoming examinations of TMS are necessary for optimalization of stimulation parameters and conditions.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Psychiatrii Doroslych, Szpital Uniwersytecki CM UJ, Kraków.
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zyss
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zieba
authors.forename: Dominika
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dudek
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Datka
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Siwek
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wróbel
authors.forename: Bartosz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Grabski
authors.forename: Grzegorz
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maczka
authors.forename: Paweł
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brudkiewicz
authors.forename: Norbert
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Wojnar
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Łaczyrska
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Borowiecka-Kluza
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zygmuntowicz
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Polański
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D050781:Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents